TuxJam Episode 4

The fourth episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at ALT Linux 6.0.0, Chakra GNU/Linux 2011.09, Dream Studio 11.04 and ZorinOS 3.1. These are followed by a more indepth look at AntiX Linux M11. For a full list of the installed programs see here.

We take a look at two open source, Android applications; FDroid and Zirco. On the Linux Desktop we look at Pyskool, a Linux port of the classic Spectrum game Skool Daze

Thanks to Marie Axlesson(@maloki on identi.ca) and Jack Knife for their feedback. Along with a brief mention of greendragonhosting.com a new project by Pete (@brainspoil on identi.ca)

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Freeky Cleen - Married Man Blue
2. I'm Bad Like Jesse James - Tree Legs
3. Loudog - Waste of Time
4. b-SHAKE - Insane
5. Bryan Dunn - Ballad of Emily Rose
6. Lukhash Hi-Land Coo

TuxJam Episode 3

The third episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at FrugalWare Linux 1.5 RC1, FreeNAS 8.1 beta4, Aptosid 2011-02, SMS 1.61 and Pardus 2011.1. These are followed by a more indepth Look at Linvo GNU/Linux 2010.12.6, which was released on 13.07.11 despite it's name.

On the Linux Desktop we look at WeeChat, a lightweight and fast CLI chat client, that provides a wealth of customization for power users. We take a look at two open source, Android micro blogging applications; Zwitscher and Mustard.

TuxJam is now listed on Oggcasts.org and also gets a mention in the TINAP and Bugcast podcasts. Aswell as some feedback from Andrew Conway and Marie Axlesson.

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Rob Warren-Rise
2.Paper Plane Pilots-The Accident
3.Acting Like Heroes-JFK&Decisions
4.Anamanaguchi-Penpal (first track ever on TuxJam that's not from Jamendo)
5.Freeky Cleen & Dickey F-Gambling Woman
6.Maycon Bianchi-Cross

TuxJam Episode 2

The second episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at
Webconverger 8, Fuduntu 14.10 and DoudouLinux 1.0. These are followed by a more indepth Look at Crunchbang Statler (XFCE edition).

The two applications in this episode are both desktop based, looking at PCManFM file manager and Turpial, a micro blogging client that works with identi.ca.

Feedback section: to my amazement I've had loads of really positive feedback from users on identi.ca, people were asking after a week when episode 2 was going to be released. A few people left feedback through IM, one person took the time to email the show: Andrew Conway (@mcnalu on identi.ca) gave me some nice feedback.

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Mad Mush-Silent Snowfall
2.OldSchool-Take It Easy
3.Tequila Mockingbird-Blue
4.Frank Camu-I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
5.The GAP-Stay Away From Here
6.Retrosonic-Silent Prison (thanks to @richslxh on identi.ca for suggesting that one)

TuxJam Episode 1

The first ever episode of TuxJam is avaiable for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here

In this episode I take a look at the Linux distro SimplyMepis 11, along with the Pogo music player.

This is along with music from Crazy Evolution, Dan Bryk, Art Yenta, Railway and Dogs, Coffee&Wine and 8 Bit Greatness.

If you would like to contact me with recommendations of music, applications or distros to try out then the best way is to use identi.ca where I can be reached by putting @kevie at the start of the message, or email the show tuxjampodcast at gmail.com